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Stoner, continued

Stoner has an affair with Catherine Driscoll, a somewhat older grad student.  He falls into the affair in spite of himself, assuming that she is getting bored with him. Only when she becomes ill (from depression/sorrow at his absence) does he realize the true state of matters.

Not sure I buy what happens next.  His wife is okay with the affair, and the two of them actually get along better once he is involved with Catherine. Also, he gets along better with his daughter, though she is ignorant of the affair.  Hmmm.  Don't see it. Also wasn't too impressed with the description of their two weeks together over Christmas break.  Joy, love, love, joy, conversation, love, joy.  A little much.

Anyway, the good times are coming to an end. He's been called in by a Dean at the university.  Having an affair isn't against any rule, but having an affair can lead to difficulties.  Stoner contemplates leaving U. of Missouri, but he won't do that.  So it looks like a sad ending with Catherine is in the offing.

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